by Brenda | Mar 6, 2018 | Personal Development
“Why am I stuck?” This is a common question. We stay in the same place having the same experiences for a variety of reasons. These include lack of a vision, the story in your mind is getting in the way, there are too many rules, your focus is not on what you really...
by Brenda | Feb 7, 2018 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Our Voice I realize that our voice only comprises about 15% of any communique. That may not seem like a significant portion, but it really is. When we yell, use sarcasm, criticize any aspect of a person or push them around verbally we can be considered bullies. The...
by Brenda | Jan 25, 2018 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Ever wonder what others look for in a boss? Maybe it’s the perfect person. Since that person probably does not exist, it is important to look at the characteristics that enable us to fill most of the requirements. As a coach, I hear all the issues bosses and...
by Brenda | Jan 17, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Ignoring the opinions of the Chief Employee When a board member thinks she knows more than the CEO/Executive Director, her non-verbal communication will convey the message to keep quiet or only speak when the CEO’s/Executive Director’s opinion is in line with the one...
by Brenda | Jan 11, 2018 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
Introduction Most boards believe they have a great team. They think that there is a great relationship with the CEO/Executive Director and there is no need to examine their practice. The reality many times that not all board members feel the same and the chief...
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by Brenda | Jan 5, 2018 | Personal Development
I absolutely loved this chat with Krystal on her show, Connect and Thrive Live. Below you’ll find an excerpt of the first few minutes of our conversation, and if it connects with you, then you’ll enjoy watching the video below. I find that for most of us that we live...
by Brenda | Dec 20, 2017 | Personal Development
Are you one of those people who dislikes going to networking mixers, office parties and other social events where you don’t know anybody? If your answer is YES, continue reading, or watch the short video below. A lot of us feel alone in a crowd. It usually...
by Brenda | Nov 30, 2017 | Conflict Resolution and Mediation
One of the areas of interest for me is Conflict Resolution, and today I want to talk about the importance of owning your story. Often, we’re in conflict because there are parts of our own story we don’t own. When we hold on to or are ashamed of parts of our story,...
by Brenda | Nov 14, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
This is the third installment of the Board Member Speaks series where I interview board members and individuals who have a lot of board experience. In this episode, my guest is Linda Ross. Linda Ross is the current President/CEO of Provincial Advisory Council on the...
by Brenda | Oct 26, 2017 | Executive Leadership and Board Governance
This is the second installment of the Board Member Speaks series where I interview board members and individuals who have a lot of board experience. In this episode, my guest is Hilda Broomfield Letemplier. Hilda is currently the President and Chief Financial...
